P
racticing self-love is an ongoing commitment to
nourishing the most important relationship we have in
our lives: the one with ourselves.
Over this year we’ve looked at different aspects of self-
love each month, from positive affirmations, to gratitude,
limiting beliefs, meditation and so much more. And wow, it’s finally
December! So, this month, we’re wrapping up our year by combining
many of the practices shared, so you can create your own self-love
routine to do each day.
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? Press snooze and
go back to sleep? Grab your phone, scroll through Instagram and
check messages? What if, before you gave your energy to anything or
anyone outside of yourself, you spent some dedicated time tuning
in and pouring love into yourself? By setting some sacred me-time
each morning, you give yourself a powerful
message right at the start of the day that
your wellbeing is a priority. This has such a
big impact on how the rest of your day goes.
See this as you filling-up your self-love tank,
so you will then be more equipped to give to
others throughout the rest of the day.
There are many possible components in a
morning routine. This is not a one-size-fits-all
approach, but rather, a chance to try things
out and see what feels best for you. A possible
morning self-love routine for you to try could
be as follows:
Start with meditation when you wake up
(whatever style is best for you and use an app
if you need). Remember five minutes a day
consistently is better than 30 minutes once a
week. So, if meditation is hard for you, start
with a shorter time until it becomes a habit.
Next, grab your journal and write three
things you’re grateful for. They can be
anything, big or small, but doing so raises
your energy and vibration right at the start
of the day. After expressing gratitude, take
a moment to tune in to what you need
most that day and find an affirmation that
supports that. You can write it down, or say it
out loud (for example, “I can speak my truth
confidently” if you know you need some
encouragement to use your voice that day).
Next, ask yourself: what do I feel today?
Release the labels of good or bad, and just
write down how you’re feeling. A big part of
self-love is about accepting how you are in
every moment, even the more difficult times.
So acknowledge how you feel each morning,
and know that it’s okay, and all is welcomed.
Then ask, what is an intention I can set formyself today? Write it down. Maybe it’s a practical task you want to
get done, or maybe it’s something less tangible, like being kind to
yourself or listening to your intuition. Going into your day with a clear
intention of what you want to be mindful of is what counts.
Give it a try. Change it up as you need, and as the days progress
you can add other self-love activities like movement, nourishing food
and doing things you love.
Remember, self-love is an ongoing, daily practice with no end
point. It is a lifetime dedication to filling yourself up first so you can
then create more magic in the world.Sabi Kerr is a yoga teacher and life coach. It’s her passion to support
people in developing deep levels of self-love, so that they can move
forwards and create their fullest lives (sabikerr.com)om spirit